<p>
	The desktop is a <a href="folder.html">folder</a> object that represents the top of your desk. 
	It has <a href="objects.html">objects</a> that you can move around and work with.
</p>

<p>
	Use the choices in the <a href="popup.html">pop-up menu</a> for the desktop to do such tasks as:
</p>

<ul>
	<li> Arranging the icons on the desktop
	<li> Finding an object
	<li> Locking the keyboard and mouse
	<li> Shutting down the operating system
	<li> Changing the characteristics of the desktop folder
	<li> Specifying settings for options such as colors and fonts
</ul>

<p>

</p>

<p>
	Use the <b>Desktop - Settings</b> <a href="notebook.html">notebook</a> to change the characteristics (settings) of the Desktop folder. For example,
	you migth want to view the objects differently. You migth want to display the objects in a vertical list with or 
	without <a href="">icons</a>.
	For more information about using the Desktop - Settings notebook, select <b>Changing settings of objects</b> from the "Related Information"
	list below.
</p>

<p>
	<a href="">Double-click</a> on the folder object to display the objects contained in it.
</p>

<p>
	<b>Note:</b> The contents of this folder might have changed since the operating system was installed.
</p>

<p>
	Related Information:
</p>
<ul>
	<li> <a href="">Displaying pop-up menus</a>
	<li> <a href="">Changing setting of objects</a>
</ul>